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7 fireworks-related injuries logged as of Dec. 23

MANILA, Dec. 23 -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday reported seven fireworks-related injuries (FWRIs) in various regions, 75 percent lower compared to the same period last year. In an adviso... Read More


PNP calls on LGUs to designate firecracker zones

MANILA, Dec. 23 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday called on local government units (LGUs) to designate firecracker zones in their respective areas to ensure public safety during the h... Read More


Palace: Kian case highlights need for deeper drug war probe

MANILA, Dec. 23 -- Malacanang on Tuesday said it would review the Supreme Court decision affirming the murder conviction of police officers in the killing of teenager Kian delos Santos in 2017, noting... Read More


PH Navy deploys landing craft BRP Manobo to Visayas

MANILA, Dec. 23 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) has beefed up its forces in the Visayas with the deployment of its newly-repaired landing craft BRP Manobo (LC-297) to Naval Forces Central (NFC). BRP Mano... Read More


Pag-IBIG extends acquired assets sale, eases buyer rules

MANILA, Dec. 23 -- Pag-IBIG Fund has extended its Acquired Assets Super Sale until Dec. 31, giving more time for interested buyers to purchase foreclosed properties at discounted rates. In a statemen... Read More


SC ruling on Kian killing affirms justice, accountability - Hontiveros

MANILA, Dec. 23 -- Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court ruling affirming the conviction of the police officers responsible for the killing of Kian delos Santos, saying the dec... Read More


Over 344K students, parents benefit from DSWD's 'Tara, Basa!'

MANILA, Dec. 23 -- Since its launch in August 2023, the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program (TBTP) has benefitted a total of 344,998 individuals, includi... Read More


DSWD opens new help desk for minors traveling abroad at NAIA 1

MANILA, Dec. 23 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) officially launched its new Minors Traveling Abroad (MTA) help desk at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal... Read More


Go backs tax exemption on socialized housing projects

MANILA, Dec. 23 -- Streamlining of tax exemption application process for socialized and economic housing will help boost development of housing projects for low-income households, Finance Secretary Fr... Read More


Easterlies, 'amihan' to bring rains over parts of PH

MANILA, Dec. 23 -- Easterlies and the northeast monsoon (amihan) will continue to bring rains over parts of the country, the weather bureau said Tuesday. In its 5 a.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmosp... Read More